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• • Concord, and Melrose. We also maintain the codes in a current updated condition for several of the cities we represent. City Charter Issues The Firm has extensive experience in representing charter cities. Steve Bubul of our Firm is currently advising the City on possible amendments to your charter relating to the financing of public improvements. Mike Norton has extensive experience advising charter cities and charter • commissions. • • • • • We have the experience to efficiently assist the City in navigating the issues related to these areas and other issues which could arise as the City continues to grow. 3. Support Personnel a. Paralegals Our Firm has eight paralegals. When it is more efficient and economical for the City, certain work may be assigned to clerks or paralegals working under the direct supervision of the responsible attorney. Certain of the activities encompassed by this proposal, such as the initial drafting of condemnation petitions, routine litigation and public finance documents, and routine real estate matters may be assigned to one or more of the following paralegals: i. Cathy Rocklitz - Ms. Rocklitz has been a paralegal with our Firm since 1979. Virtually all of her time is spent on municipal real estate and eminent domain matters. ii. Cheryl Willey - Ms. Willey has been a paralegal since 1985. All of her time is spent on municipal and public finance matters. iii. Terry Berg - Ms. Berg has been a paralegal for 15 years. Ms. Berg spends 100% of her time on public finance, real estate and general municipal matters. iv. Nancy England — Ms. England has over 20 years experience as a paralegal. Most of Ms. England's time is spent on real estate. v. Julianne Pearson — Ms. Pearson has over 5 years experience as a paralegal. Ms. Pearson spends 100% of her time on real estate issues. vi. Toni Decker — Ms. Decker has over 15 years experience as a paralegal. Ms. Decker spends 100% of her time on education litigation. vii. Barbara Skaar — Ms. Skaar has over 5 years experience as a paralegal. Ms. Skaar spends 100% of her time on public finance, real estate and general municipal matters. viii. Ellen Gerdts — Ms. Gerdts has over 2 years experience as a paralegal. Ms. Gerdts spends 100% of her time on public finance, real estate and general municipal matters. 7